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Gerunds as Subjects Worksheet

The document provides information about gerunds and infinitives. It discusses using gerunds as subjects of sentences, as objects after certain verbs, and after certain verbs and prepositions. It provides examples of gerunds used as subjects, such as "Buying Rover was a big mistake for BMW." It also lists common verbs that can be followed by gerunds, such as "enjoy" and "avoid." The document then provides exercises for learners to practice using gerunds in different contexts in 1-3 sentences.

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Gerunds as Subjects Worksheet

The document provides information about gerunds and infinitives. It discusses using gerunds as subjects of sentences, as objects after certain verbs, and after certain verbs and prepositions. It provides examples of gerunds used as subjects, such as "Buying Rover was a big mistake for BMW." It also lists common verbs that can be followed by gerunds, such as "enjoy" and "avoid." The document then provides exercises for learners to practice using gerunds in different contexts in 1-3 sentences.

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  • Gerunds and Infinitives Overview
  • Basic Use of Gerunds
  • Listening and Completing

WEEK 7 1

English 4

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES


Use of the gerund
as the subject of a sentence Buying Rover was a big mistake for BMW.
as the object after certain verbs* Most people enjoy driving.
after certain verbs + prepositions I look forward to hearing from you soon.

*Verb + gerund: avoid, can't help, deny, dread, enjoy, (can't) face, fancy, feel like. finish, give up,
imagine, keep (on), mind, miss, postpone, practise, put off, resent, risk, spend time, (can't) stand,
suggest

1. USE GERUNDS AS A SUBJECT


Sleep, eat, cook, read, find, sing, smoke, talk, cycle, learn, fly, drink, drive,
shop,swim,watch

1. lots of vegetables is important for good health.

2. a parking space is difficult in the mornings.

3. to work is a great way to get some exercise.

4. books and magazines can help you to learn English

5. is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.

6. is a great way to get fit, but I’m afraid of the water

7. is an activity that all animals do.


However, did you know that cats sleep for two-thirds of their
lives?

8. cigarettes is very bad for your health.

9. TV is bad for my eyes. That’s what my mother says

10. about other people and cultures is fascinating.

11. is my sister’s favorite hobby. She has a great voic

12. and is a serious crime.

13. is boring! I hate shopping malls!

14. is not allowed during the exam.

15. makes me nervous. I prefer traveling by train.


WEEK 7 2
English 4

2. BASIC USE OF GERUNDS


Write a sentence using gerunds after stative verbs for example, “they like riding motorbike
in la calera”

_____________________ _______________________________ _______________________

________________________ ________________________________ ______________________

_____________________________ _____________________________ ______________________

3. READ AND COMPLETE WITH THE WORDS IN BLUE


Skate, swim, hunt, drive, wash, dance, cook, surf, watch, read ski, paint,
cycle, fish, run.

1. I often go to the beach on weekends. I like ____________________.


2. Robert has a red sports car. He enjoys ____________________.
3. My friends hate ____________________. They always eat at restaurants.
4. Mary likes ____________________ TV, but she doesn’t have a television.
5. I bought a new bicycle last week. I love ____________________.
6. If you like ____________________, there’s a great book store nearby.
7. Thomas enjoys ____________________ with lots of different colors.
WEEK 7 3
English 4
8. Richard lives near a mountain, so he often goes ____________________ in the winter.
9. I dislike ____________________ because I always fall down on the ice.
10. Last summer, Jenny tried ____________________ with her new surfboard.
11. My brother likes seafood, so he likes ____________________.
12. I really hate ____________________ dirty dishes!
13. Sam doesn’t like to kill animals, so he never goes ____________________.
14. I don’t like ____________________ because I’m not a good dancer.
15. I’m sorry, but I can’t go ____________________ with you. I hurt my foot.

4. LISTEN AND COMPLETE


Use gerunds after prepositions

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WEEK 7 English 4 1 GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES Use of the gerund as the subject of a sentence Buying Rover was a big mi
WEEK 7 English 4 2 2. BASIC USE OF GERUNDS Write a sentence using gerunds after stative verbs for example, “they
WEEK 7 English 4 3 8. Richard lives near a mountain, so he often goes ____________________ in the winter. 9. I dislike
WEEK 7 English 4 4 7 8 9

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